And what of the head-coaching position? The hot names that are out there have been said over and over and over again - from Mike Malone to Fred Hoiberg to Kelvin Sampson to Nate McMillan to Larry Drew to Michael Curry and everyone in between. Said yet another league executive: "I hear the coaching search isn't at the top of their list right now. I hear they're concentrating on other areas and will address the coaching vacancy after a couple of weeks."

Some may be right on point, some way off. Somewhere in between are probably the answers as to what is going on with the Sixers, and the coming weeks will tell us a lot. There certainly will be players coming in for workouts, perhaps more front-office moves and probably contact with potential coaches.

Current Philadelphia assistant and former Pistons coach Michael Curry has the support of a few players, including 76ers point guard Jrue Holiday. Curry played a key role under former coach Doug Collins, who resigned after the season. Other candidates include Golden State assistant Mike Malone, Hornacek and Shaw. This hire is the call of new Philadelphia general manager Sam Hinkie.